Sambalpuri Day 2023: Satyanarayan Bohidar’s contributions to Western-Odisha language & culture

Sambalpur: ‘Sambalpuri Din’ or Sambalpuri Day is celebrated on August 1 every year in honor of the pioneer of Sambalpuri or Koshali language, Satya Narayan Bohidar, who was born on this day.

Thanks to him, ‘Sambalpuri’ today is not confined only to the unique fabric the cloth design that the local artisans weave, but it has established itself as a vibrant language enriched with the culture and traditions of the region.

Known as the pioneer of the Sambalpuri language and grammar, Bohidar was born today (Aug 1) in 1913 at Sonepur, then undivided Sambalpur. His formative and creative years were spent in Sambalpur and produced a good number of literary translations and biographies.

Fighting against all odds, Bohidar was successful in preparing the dictionary and grammar, especially in the language which provided a significant identity to it. Satya Narayan Bohidar left a great legacy behind him to influence future generations.